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I have an idea as to what kind of jedi outfit I would like to have for the series my friend and I are going to film, but I have no idea how to go about doing this. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here is a pic of my idea.

(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/Spidey088/Star%20Wars/29034b99.jpg)

I would like to from you experts what good materials are, and also how I should go about taking my idea from paper to real life. I have no idea where to start.

Forgot to also mention that I will need some good boots. I have none, and those I will just purchase, I want nothing to do with having to make those.

you costume looks pretty much like starkillers jedi adventure garb http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1931/jediadventurerobewhite.png. (http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1931/jediadventurerobewhite.png.) Sorry I don't have any advice on how to make it, but twin roses makes one. Many people in the community have done business with them before and they have great feedback  :) http://www.twinrosesdesigns.com/Force%20Unleashed%20Custom%20Garment.jpg (http://www.twinrosesdesigns.com/Force%20Unleashed%20Custom%20Garment.jpg)

http://twinroses.com/Star%20Wars%20Inspired%20Clothing%20Portfolio.html (http://twinroses.com/Star%20Wars%20Inspired%20Clothing%20Portfolio.html)

EDIT: heres some boots http://uturnutopia.com/621_57_77/strapped-knee-boots-captain-cosplay (http://uturnutopia.com/621_57_77/strapped-knee-boots-captain-cosplay) also check ebay you can usually find a decent pair of boots for a good price

Sorry for the late entry, Spidey088 was good enough to post while I finished what I optimistically call a work out, honestly it's kind of sad.
Any way thanks to Big boss for the fast back post much appriciated, I am afraid I haven't completed the drawings for mine yet, I tend to favor a lot mor plating than my light side counterpart and I am having heck of time designing the hlem. Advice welcome, I will post a sketch as soon as possible, please keep looking.
Honestly suggestions on material, light weight breathable fabrics, suggested store for purchase, anything is welcome, also comments and feed backs on the designs
Thanks everyone

Thanks big boss, the links are a big help to get me started.

Check out Mystik Merchant as well: http://mystikmerchant.com/ (http://mystikmerchant.com/)

I will have to agree with the above mentioned sites.......I have to say that Mystic Merchants have a totally awesome cloak as well if going for the luke skywalker effect :) 
You can find some killer deals on the net and on ebay for a pair boots these days, I believe KrystheSith found some of hers this way and they were way cool!

I guess it should be mentioned...are you looking to make it on your own, have it made, or buy it off the "rack"?

Either way...it all comes down to budget...what sort of working budget are you considering per person?

I have the boots bigboss linked, in  brown, just got them last week. I really like them, they just need insoles to be a bit more comfortable, but they are snug, and dont move around too much.

I think the clothing itself i would like to make, but definately buy the boots. I mean ill even learn how to sew,mor have my sister-in-law do it for me. I mean if i can even get a pattern to make it that would be cool.

Agreed, I'll be trying to make most of mine, I've saved quite a bit for the project but I would like to do a lot of personalization.  For things like to boots and gloves however a stong base to start with is the key to success so they should probably be purchased

Never sewed eh?

Should be an interesting story afterwards :)

A simple machine for $100 or so, will do fine.

There is a slight learning curve...but go steady and know that it is just cloth.

I stand ready to help, remotely  :)

Thanks, i would stand back if i were you, knowing my luck i would pop off a spool or the needle and poke your eye out. Remote would be a good idea. Jk, if i cnt do it my sister volunteered. I just want the stisfaction of doing this project myself.

Hey I FAILED home economics.....couldn't sew to save my life.  I was suppose to sew up some type of sweat pants, yeah right....
I like the option of buying from a vendor, cause it is still your idea even if you didn't actually sew it together.  This just saves you from pulling your hair out. :)
Over at Mystick Merchants they have *Free* shipping as well....just throwing it out there.

Sewing is actually easy.

If you can pick your nose, burp, fart, and sneeze at the same time while keeping your eyes open...then you can sew.

 ;) :-X :-\ :o ::) ;D

Uh oh, what if you can't do any of those things, does that mean you can't sew? GAME OVER MAN< GAME OVER!!! LOL.  No I have some experience sew, sadly I passed home ec with flying colors, everything but the cooking as my family will undoubtable confirm.

Cooking is even easier than sewing...it is all about the process, preparation, and staying focused.

If you can build decent lego buildings and such then you can cook.

It is physically impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze.

Just sayin.  :D

No one likes a naked force user??? I beg to differ..... 
(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Crocketgsxr6/Other/87120-142563-aayla-secura_large.jpg)
(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Crocketgsxr6/Other/150px-Talon-tattoos.jpg)
that is all I have to say on this.  ;D

With the force anything is possible...and this is why you fail   :-\ ;D

Oh I like a naked female force user to be sure...I will not be posting any links or pics to the same but yes I do fins those appealing on many levels.

I suspect the thread host was noting that an average forum member male, perhaps a bit out of shape, maybe not the pinnacle of what most would consider attractive...being naked would not be all that appreciated by (me for one, I vote no spank u) the forum as a whole.

 ;D

Mmmmnn darth talon

Those pics are nice and i must admit i do not look even close to that. I should rephrease by saying nobody would like to see me naked. Need help with costume.

Oh I am sure there are lots of people who would like to see you naked or costumed  :)

But let us not test the waters lol

With multiple layers, as you have here, you're going to get warm.  Fabric traps heat.

So, I would look into fabrics that breathe.  Linen and cotton, mostly...

If you're asking someone to do your sewing, have them go with you when fabric shopping, so that they can tell you what will work - not just for the costume, but for them.  Some fabrics are awesome looking, but can be terrible to work with.  Your seamstress may already have a pattern that would work with your idea, as well.

Gloves and boots can be difficult to craft oneself - finding good ones to wear can take time.  When shopping for boots, I recommend Renaissance Faires - they generally have merchants in both categories, and will help you get fitted correctly as well as allowing you to see/try out the product before buying.  You CAN go cheaper with costume boots as some have - nothing against it.  But if you're spending a lot of time in said boots, good leather ones with GOOD soles will leave you a LOT less achy later.

i my self just grabbed some steampunk costuming boots that are synthetic

but i do really like the pattern, and for the most part the fit

i plan to take them to a couple of boot shops here in the city when they finally wear out, to tear them apart and use them for the pattern for a good set of leather ones custom made

Good points about the layers...it could get hot real quick...lighter fabrics lay better also...allowing some flow and those tell tale wrinkles and folds that add character and reduce the costume aspect, granting a bit of a clothing aspect.

The gloves and boots...there seems to be two schools of thought here...

1. get the highest grade you can afford...finds a quality maker and get it done right the first time

2. go with inexpensive pleather or plastic Halloween grade products which are cheap

I would offer a third...modify your existing or inexpensive locally secured materials...a simple black or brown (later having some black shoe polish added...this gives a depth of color) short work boot with an inexpensive length of upholstery material to build the leg/calf extension portion...a simple wrap and secure (sew, adhesive, velcro, etc.).

The same could be applied to gloves...find a cheap pair that fits your hand, the most difficult aspect of gloves...and then construct the flourish as above.

So while it does require some skill and effort...you can save hundreds...which can be used to buy another saber for me...I mean for yourself   ::)

When it comes to boots, don't scrimp.  Your feet are going to hate you if you do.  My suggestion is that you but a pair of leather work boots and some leather.  A few pop-rivets, a little sewing, and a lot of dyeing and you have a perfect pair of boots that fit and look great.

This idea is more simple, but have no idea how I would do the chest plating.

(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/Spidey088/Star%20Wars/6f94d653.jpg)

camping foam, latex paint, and thicker poster board backing to give it some rigidity

Me with the link FTW



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6CXGortrQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6CXGortrQ#ws)

Im at work and dont really have time to search.

Nice vid Relmeob, that is going to go a long way to helping me with my costume, Speaking of which I promised to get a pic up when I was able to draw it so here it is, be brutal, but know I cry easily.
(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/Viourr/e4eebebf.jpg)

Viourr i love that language you made up, but what does it say on yournpic?

That reminds me a lot of DCUO...there's a green armor set that looks quite a bit like that. Unfortunately it's been so long since I last played that I can't remember what it's called.

Its just purposes of certain items, notes, colors, nothing special, feel free to ignore it

That photo is really cool!!

Be careful.. you might start to get requests for armor sets.

Point to you!

Not that i would be able to build it, but here is my ship the Sedonis 1.

(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/Spidey088/Star%20Wars/f8200fa2.jpg)

Note sure if that was to Spidey088 or myself but thank you regaurdless, I am working on several images at the moment because I didn't think that one realy gave that gret of an idea to my suit, although I may just wait and catalog my construction process instead


Awesome ship man, you just unevened the battle field, I have no choice but to design and scimatic a ship to combat you, engard!

Was to you Viourr. Sorry.

Just remember viour my ship is faster thn yours ha ha.

Agreed, sorry it took so long to formulate a proper reply but here it is, I have countered your superior speed and maneuverability with increased defense and fire power, meet the Xodus 1, think of it as a mini-star destoyer that spares nothing on shields, turrets, and cannons, combined with small squadron on droid base fighters, and a a few platoons worth of armed droids make this a one stop war winner

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/Viourr/e2be535b.jpg)

Point to you for another awesome drawing!

And... your writing looks... familiar...

*ponders*

Finally have my finished ship with color and ready to go. Just going to have to avoid xodus, but fast enough to drift lazily to the left to avoid the laser blasts. I bring a small crew of commandos for aid in ground assult missions, and have a hanger housing a gunship so when i am completely outnumbered on the ground i have support fire.

(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/Spidey088/Star%20Wars/f3162349.jpg)

The only color my ship needs is the tears and blood of those who fall by my hand.


As to you comment Solinus, its a form of runic, if you have seen many of the angelo saxon runes you may see a connection

Well xodus just remember who gave you the hate to build that beast. Remember who won, that fateful day at the farm village, or was it an outpost? Winning. Me 1 xodus 0

Being permited to move freely so you can corral more and more mindless targets around for me to slaughter like the sheep they are is not a victory, anymore than a rat in a maze, run it again and again and you still can't escape my maze

Has anyone else noticed the tension between us or are we still on the down low here (lol)

I thought I was just imagining it!  :-\

Bah, you're both weak.

Anywho, back on topic.  I like the costume designs you've got going.  Any plans to fabricate them in the near future?

To your first comment, you should consider choosing your enemies carefully, I tend to prefer slaughter to discussion.
To your second question I will actually begin consruction as soon as I complete my weapons cabinet, which will hopeful be by the end of this week.
I will try and keep pics that I can up load.  Should be an interesting summer.

Well xodus i may have to shortly return to the darside to take this fool down a notch with you. Shardsbane has no idea what we are capable of. Or the destruction that surrounds us at any turn.